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Have you ever celebrated Aldersgate Sunday? I have to admit, in my 50-plus-year involvement with the United Methodist Church, I can't remember that I ever have. It is an exciting opportunity to remember our specific heritage as United Methodists under the guidance of founder John Wesley, who had a particularly meaningful spiritual experience in Aldersgate Street in late May of 1738. Join us for our Aldersgate Sunday observance as we continue to have our hearts "strangely war...
I like telling people I am a Pentecostal. I grew up in a very charismatic church: people danced, spoke in tongues, and were slain in the Spirit. While I have not attended that kind of service in some time, I still love being surprised by the Spirit’s movement. In Acts I read about the Spirit being poured “upon all flesh.” The Spirit moves in all people, regardless of age, gender, or economic status. I thank God for that. It is both an acknowledgment of our diversity and a call for unity. Afte...
When I try to get somewhere, I use the GPS on my phone. How did I even get places before this technology was available? Just like our GPS helps us go in the right direction, so is the Holy Spirit constantly guiding us, moving us. Let's call the Spirit our GPS (God Positioning System). Where is the Spirit taking you today?
As I think about the way God protects us, I think about my daughter. Every day, I try to protect her as much as I can. I would like to shield her from pain, suffering, heartbreak, and difficult situations. Unlike God, I am not omnipresent. I cannot be there physically by her side every hour of the day. So, I have to guide her and trust in her. I have to trust that, when the time comes, she will make the right choices. I believe God’s protection involves much trust. We are sent into he world, ...
Sermon for February 4, 2024 by Michelle Olivares.
Prayers of the People for February 4, 2024 by Debbie Pallack.
Prophets seem to be appreciated the most when their work is appreciated in retrospect. I imagine they could have been polarizing figures at the time of their important ministry. Even today, speaking truth to power can make your life very difficult. Yet, these voices are necessary. Churches need to be receptive to them. We need to embrace them and nurture them. I believe God is still raising up prophets for all of us, but are we willing to listen?
Special music for January 28, 2024 by the chancel choir.
Prayers of the People for January 28, 2024 by Susan Gleason.
I really appreciate this passage because it reminds me that change is possible. Even God has a change of mind! It seems the best thing we can do is keep an open mind and let the Spirit guide us.
Special music for January 21, 2024 by the chancel choir.
Prayers of the People for January 21, 2024 by John Dumermuth.
God speaks to us in different ways, but God does it all the time. But we have to do our part: Are we listening? Will we respond? Samuel responded, and it made all the difference in his life!
Special music for January 14, 2024 by the chancel choir.
Sermon for January 7, 2024 by guest preacher Rev. David Harriss, based on Mark 1:4-11.
Special music for January 7, 2024 by the chancel choir.
Prayers of the People for January 7, 2024 by Brandon Coz.
I love listening to people talk about their faith journeys. They are so personal and so powerful. I believe, that, as a community, we need to hear these stories. They can inform our own faith and build us up. Faith can be contagious, so let’s not be silent. Let’s speak of the things God is doing in our lives.
Special music for December 31, 2023 by the chancel choir.
Prayers of the People for December 31, 2023 by Fred Hancewicz.
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